The Comparative Analysis :
SEAT Exeo ST 1.8 TSI (10 - 11) vs. VW Passat SportWagen 1.6 TDI BMT DSG (14 - 18)
€ 26,800

€ 33,100

€ 26,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 33,100
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The SEAT Exeo ST 1.8 TSI is considerably smaller in every dimension. It's 4 inches shorter, 2.4 inches narrower and 2.4 inches lower than the VW Passat SportWagen 1.6 TDI BMT.
SEAT Exeo ST 1.8 TSI
VW Passat SportWagen 1.6 TDI BMT
57.2
69.8
77.6
59.7
72.1
82
69.8 in
Width
72.1 in
77.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
82 in
57.2 in
Height
59.7 in
104
183.7
109.7
187.7
183.7 in
Length
187.7 in
104 in
Wheelbase
109.7 in
Vehicle Weight
SEAT Exeo ST 1.8 TSI
VW Passat SportWagen 1.6 TDI BMT
3428 lb
Curb Weight
3307 lb
4332 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4542 lb

Weight Difference:
121 lb
3.53 %

General
SEAT Exeo ST 1.8 TSI
VW Passat SportWagen 1.6 TDI BMT
3R
Generation
B8
Station Wagon
Car Body Style
Station Wagon
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
SEAT Exeo ST 1.8 TSI
VW Passat SportWagen 1.6 TDI BMT
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
*DCZ*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.8 L / 88 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
158 hp
at 4500 rpm
Power
118 hp
at 3600 rpm
SEAT Exeo ST 1.8 TSI
158 hp
118 hp
VW Passat SportWagen 1.6 TDI BMT
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
SEAT Exeo ST 1.8 TSI
184 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
VW Passat SportWagen 1.6 TDI BMT
Performance
SEAT Exeo ST 1.8 TSI
VW Passat SportWagen 1.6 TDI BMT
135 mph
Maximum Speed
127 mph
8.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
407 ft
0.000 sec

SEAT Exeo ST 1.8 TSI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
502 ft
0.000 sec

VW Passat SportWagen 1.6 TDI BMT
▶ REPLAY
21.7 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
28.03 lb/hp
SEAT Exeo ST 1.8 TSI
21.7 lb/hp
28.03 lb/hp
VW Passat SportWagen 1.6 TDI BMT
Fuel Economy / Emissions
SEAT Exeo ST 1.8 TSI
VW Passat SportWagen 1.6 TDI BMT
Fuel Economy
32 mpg
combined
59 mpg
SEAT Exeo ST 1.8 TSI
32 mpg
59 mpg
VW Passat SportWagen 1.6 TDI BMT
23 mpg
city
52 mpg
41 mpg
highway
64 mpg
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.6 gal
588 mi
Range
917 mi
SEAT Exeo ST 1.8 TSI
588 mi
917 mi
VW Passat SportWagen 1.6 TDI BMT
Environmental Impact
140.2 kWh
Total Energy Consumption
per 100 miles ⓘThe total energy consumption per 100 miles is the amount of energy consumed by a vehicle when burning fuel or using electricity per 100 miles (final energy), and the energy required to produce the appropriate amount of fuel or electricity (primary energy).
per 100 miles ⓘThe total energy consumption per 100 miles is the amount of energy consumed by a vehicle when burning fuel or using electricity per 100 miles (final energy), and the energy required to produce the appropriate amount of fuel or electricity (primary energy).
82.2 kWh
SEAT Exeo ST 1.8 TSI
140.2 kWh
82.2 kWh
VW Passat SportWagen 1.6 TDI BMT
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
277 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
167 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
SEAT Exeo ST 1.8 TSI
VW Passat SportWagen 1.6 TDI BMT
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
904 lb
Maximum Payload
1235 lb
12.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
18.4 cu ft










38.3 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
50.4 cu ft